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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 08.16.22DocuSign Envelope ID: 81F6BOBF-935C-4E5D-8EEB-B444216DE1BE CITY OF TUSTIN REGULAR AUGUST 16, 2022 MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL a 300 CENTENNIAL WAY,TUSTIN COUNCIL CHAMBER AND VIDEO CONFERENCE Barry W. Cooper, Mayor Pro Tem Letitia Clark, Council Member Austin Lumbard, Mayor Matthew S. West, City Manager Ryan Gallagher, Council Member Carrie Woodward, Acting City Clerk Rebecca Gomez, Council Member David E. Kendig, City Attorney i MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER — #3025 at 7:00 P.M. ATTENDANCE — Acting City Clerk Present: Mayor Austin Lumbard, Mayor Pro Tem Barry W. Cooper, Council Members Letitia Clark and Ryan Gallagher Absent: Council Member Rebecca Gomez City Clerk: Carrie Woodward, Acting City Clerk Others Present: David E. Kendig, City Attorney; Matthew S. West, City Manager INVOCATION - Pastor Snider — Grace Harbor Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Clark PRESENTATION - Mayor Austin Lumbard presented Certificates of Recognition to the following: Ranya Sharaf, Charlie Bacha, Kyra Schwarzer, Grant Johnson, Valerie Ontiveros and Tam Nguyen in honor of the 2022 Boys and Girls State Program. PUBLIC INPUT — 1. John Garay (E -Comment and Verbal Comment) CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The Closed Session meeting of the City Council was canceled. City Council August 16, 2022 Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: 81F6BOBF-935C-4E5D-8EEB-B444216DE1BE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 — 14 It was moved by Council Member Clark and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooper to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried: 4-0 1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA Motion: The City Council waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declared that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON JULY 19, 2022. Motion: The City Council approved the Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on July 19, 2022. 3. RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL AND DEMANDS The City Council has approved the use of Government Code Section 37208 to expedite the payment of City of Tustin obligations that are in accordance with the approved budget or continued operations authorizations. Motion: The City Council approved Payroll in the amount of $1,110,913.49 and $1,036,901.73 and Demands in the amount of $8,448,583.01. 4. FINDINGS REQUIRED BY AB 361 FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF TELECONFERENCING FOR MEETINGS In order for the Council to continue to have the option to meet via teleconference during the pandemic, AB 361 requires the Council to make specified findings at least every thirty (30) days. Motion: Made the following findings by majority vote of the Council: A. A state of emergency has been proclaimed by California's Governor due to the COVID-19 pandemic and continues in effect; and B. The Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency; and C. State and local officials continue to recommend measures to promote social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19. 5. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1523 City Council August 16, 2022 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: 81F6BOBF-935C-4E5D-8EEB-B444216DE1BE Adoption of Ordinance No. 1523 approves the Code Amendment (CA) 2022-0001 by amending Tustin Code (TCC) Chapter 2 (Zoning) and Chapter 3 (Subdivisions) of Article 9 (Land Use) relating to qualifying SB 9 two -unit residential developments and urban lot splits within single-family residential zones. Motion: The City Council had second reading by title only and adopted Ordinance No. 1523. ORDINANCE NO. 1523 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TUSTIN CITY CODE CHAPTER 2 (ZONING) AND CHAPTER 3 (SUBDIVISIONS) OF ARTICLE 9 (LAND USE) TO APPROPRIATELY REGULATE QUALIFYING SB 9 TWO -UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS AND URBAN LOT SPLITS WITHIN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65852.21 AND 66411.7 6. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1524 Adoption of Ordinance No. 1524 approves amending Part 3 of Chapter 6 of Article 3 (Business Regulation), Section 5502 of Chapter 5 of Article 5 (Public Safety) and various sections of Article 9 (Land Use) of the TCC relating to the Code Streamlining and Improvement Program to provide clarity, consistency of terms and definitions, and compliance with State law. Motion: The City Council had second reading by title only and adopted Ordinance No. 1524. ORDINANCE NO. 1524 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PART 3 OF CHAPTER 6 OF ARTICLE 3 (BUSINESS REGULATIONS), SECTION 5502 OF CHAPTER 5 OF ARTICLE 5 (PUBLIC SAFETY) AND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 9 (LAND USE) OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE (CODE AMENDMENT 2022-0002) RELATING TO THE CODE STREAMLINING AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE CLARITY, CONSISTENCY OF TERMS AND DEFINITIONS, AND COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW 7. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1527 Adoption of Ordinance No. 1527 approves Tustin Police Department General Order 708 — Military Use Equipment Policy, in compliance with AB 481. Motion: The City Council had second reading by title only and adopted Ordinance No. 1527. ORDINANCE NO. 1527 AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND APPROVING TUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT City Council August 16, 2022 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: 81F6BOBF-935C-4E5D-8EEB-B444216DE1BE POLICY 708, MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY, IN COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 481 (AB 481) 8. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION 22-41 TO ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SIMON RANCH RESERVOIR, BOOSTER PUMP STATION AND PIPELINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT CIP NO. 60114 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION Construction of the Simon Ranch Reservoir, Booster Pump Station, and Pipeline Replacement Project, (CIP No. 60114), has been completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and is now ready for City Council acceptance. Motion: The City Council: 1. Adopted Resolution 22-41 accepting the construction of the Simon Ranch Reservoir, Booster Pump Station, and Pipeline Replacement Project, (CIP No. 60114), and 2. Authorized the City Engineer to execute and file the Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder's Office. RESOLUTION NO. 22-41 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE SIMON RANCH RESERVOIR, BOOSTER PUMP STATION, AND PIPELINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, CIP NO. 60114 9. APPROVE GRANTS OF EASEMENT TO COX COMMUNICATIONS CALIFORNIA, LLC. OVER PORTIONS OF LOTS B AND 12 OF TR 18197 SERVING NEIGHBORHOOD D SOUTH AT TUSTIN LEGACY Ongoing construction of the Brookfield Development in Neighborhood D South at Tustin Legacy plus future development possibilities necessitates the provision of easements for telecommunication to the site. Underground and above -ground facilities are to be subsequently provided. Motion: The City Council: 1. Authorized the Mayor to execute the grants of easement to Cox Communications California, LLC ("Cox") as shown on the attached easement documents for the purpose of installation and maintenance of the systems as outlined in the attached easement documents; and 2. Authorized the City Manager to approve any future modifications to the proposed grants of easement which may be necessary to meet the intent of providing said services to Tustin Legacy N -D South. City Council August 16, 2022 Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: 81F6BOBF-935C-4E5D-8EEB-B444216DE1BE 10. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Staff and the City's consultant Townsend Public Affairs (TPA) have prepared a summary of state legislative activity. Motion: 1. Received and filed the updated legislative matrix as of August 5t" 2. Received and filed legislative updates prepared by TPA. 11. SCHOOLSFIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE Request for authorization to execute the Certificate of Compliance (Certificate) for the SchoolsFirst Headquarters Project. Motion: Authorized the City Manager to execute the Certificate, subject to any non substantive modifications as may be deemed necessary and/or recommended by the City Attorney. 12. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AN OFFER TO PURCHASE AND EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ESCROW FOR THE FINAL DISPOSITION OF REAL PROERTY AT 1810 OLD TUSTIN AVENUE, SANTA ANA (APN: 396-333-02) The City has received a letter of intent and proposed purchase agreement for real property at 1810 Old Tustin Avenue (APN: 396-333-02). Staff seeks City Council approval to authorize the City Manager to accept purchase offer and to complete the disposition of property by executing all necessary documentation to finalize and close escrow in a timely manner. Motion: The City Council: 1. Authorized the City Manager to accept and make any necessary, non - monetary changes to the proposed agreement to purchase the real property located at 1810 Old Tustin Avenue (APN 396-333-02), attached hereto as Attachment 2; and 2. Authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documentation on behalf of the City to comply with, and to submit the appropriate documentation to the California Department of Housing and Community Development pursuant to, the Surplus Land Act and Final Surplus Land Act Guidelines; and 3. Subject to compliance with any applicable requirements of the Surplus Land Act, authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documentation on behalf of the City to complete the sale of property. City Council August 16, 2022 Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: 81F6BOBF-935C-4E5D-8EEB-B444216DE1BE 13. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 Government Code Section 53646 requires that the Treasurer make an Investment Report to the City Council at least quarterly showing balances by authorized investment and certifying its compliance with the adopted Investment Policy. Motion: Received and filed. 14. PROJECT FUNDING FOR THE ASSEMBLY BILL 2766 (MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION SUBVENTION) FUNDING PROGRAM The City Council authorizes the use of the City's disbursement of Assembly Bill (AB) 2766 funds to offset costs for State mandated vehicle emission reduction programs implemented by the City of Tustin. This year, the City Council is being requested to allocate the projected AB 2766 disbursements for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 and FY 2023-24 to fund the Red Hill Avenue Pedestrian Enhanced Crosswalk Project. Motion: The City Council authorized the use of the City's projected AB 2766 disbursements for FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24 to fund the Red Hill Avenue Pedestrian Enhanced Crosswalk Project by minute order. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 15-16 15. CODE AMENDMENT 2022-0003 (ORDINANCE NO. 1526) — OUTDOOR DINING AND SEATING AND EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING, RETAIL, AND ASSEMBLY USES PROGRAM AND APPLICATION FEE WAIVER Public Hearing opened at 7:21 P.M. Assistant Planner, Jorge Maldonado provided a PowerPoint presentation. This Project is a City -initiated request to amend Tustin City Code (TCC) Article 9 (Land Use). The proposed Code Amendment (CA) 2022-0003 is an update to TCC Section 9277, the City's outdoor dining regulations. The intent of this amendment is to increase restaurants' ability to provide outdoor dining and seating areas while maintaining an attractive design and protecting the public interest. The subject amendment is a response to changes in resident, business owner, and patron preferences since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, Resolution No. 22-42 provides an extension to the City's Temporary Outdoor Dining, Retail, and Assembly Uses Program (Program) and waiver of the associated application fees to December 31, 2022, in order to allow businesses time to comply with the proposed CA 2022-0003. On July 12, 2022, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4454, recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1526, approving CA 2022 - City Council August 16, 2022 Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: 81F6BOBF-935C-4E5D-8EEB-B444216DE1BE 0003. The Planning Commission Minutes are provided as Attachment B for reference. Public Input — 1. Kara Davis Public Hearing closed at 7:52 P.M. It was moved by Mayor Lumbard and seconded by Council Member Gallagher to have the City Council: 1. Introduce and have a first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 1526, amending Section 9277 of Chapter 2 of Article 9 (Land Use) relating to outdoor dining to provide increased flexibility for restaurants to establish and offer outdoor dining and seating areas to customers, and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 22-42 to extend the Temporary Outdoor Dining, Retail, and Assembly Uses Program to December 31, 2022. Roll Call Vote — Acting City Clerk Motion carried: 4-0 ORDINANCE NO. 1526 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9277 OF CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE 9 (LAND USE) OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE (CODE AMENDMENT 2022-0003) TO STREAMLINE THE PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR RESTAURANTS TO ESTABLISH OUTDOOR DINING AREAS AND OUTDOOR SEATING AREAS RESOLUTION NO. 22-42 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING, RETAIL, AND ASSEMBLY USES PROGRAM AND THE WAIVER OF THE CITY'S FEE FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR OUTDOOR DINING/OUTDOOR RETAIL SALES/OUTDOOR ASSEMBLY USES PERMIT 16. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SPA) 2022- 0001 (ORDINANCE NO. 1525) Public Hearing opened at 7:59 P.M. The project is a request to amend the Downtown Commercial Core Specific Plan (DCCSP) to include live/work units as an allowable residential use within Development Area 6C (DA -6C subarea) of the DCCSP (SP -12). On July 12, 2022, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4453 (Attachment C) City Council August 16, 2022 Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: 81F6BOBF-935C-4E5D-8EEB-B444216DE1BE recommending that the City Council approve SPA 2022-0001 and adopt Ordinance No. 1525. Public Hearing closed at 8:00 P.M. It was moved by Mayor Lumbard and seconded by Council Member Clark to have the City Council introduce and have a first reading by title only, of Ordinance 1525 for Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) 2022-0001 to amend the Downtown Commercial Core Specific Plan (DCCSP/SP-12) to list live/work units as an allowable residential use in DA -6C subarea, generally bordered on the northeast by EI Camino Real, on the northwest by Newport Avenue, and on the south by Interstate 5 (1-5) and set the second reading of the ordinance at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. Roll Call Vote — Acting City Clerk Motion carried: 4-0 ORDINANCE NO. 1525 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SPA) 2022-0001 TO AMEND THE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE SPECIFIC PLAN (SP -12) TO LIST "LIVE/WORK UNITS" AS AN ALLOWABLE RESIDENTIAL USE IN DEVELOPMENT AREA 6C (DA -6C) OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager, Matthew S. West Announced the tentative cancellation of the September 6, 2022, City Council Meeting. Appreciated the City Council comments on the public outreach that has been built up to date; thanked City staff for their hard work on the outreach; mentioned during the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, City staff needed a way to communicate to the public; through Communications Manager, Stephanie Najera, the Economic Development Department and Community Development Department, City staff was able to build the City's communications outreach list to push out content to the public; thanked everyone for their continued outreach efforts to create a resource for the City. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS Council Member Gallaaher July 27 Attended the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) Board meeting; reported the approval of two of the bargaining unit group agreements; one bargaining unit group is still remaining; mentioned the process was interesting with the current inflation rate; reported the approval of the public affairs strategic plan update; focused on outreach to the community and stakeholders. City Council August 16, 2022 Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: 81 F6BOBF-935C-4E5D-8EEB-B444216DE1 BE July 23 Attended the Tustin Community Foundation's Sip and Stroll event. July 29 Attended the Parks and Recreation Movies at the Park event at Veterans Sports Park; was a great event; reported the community responded well to the activity of naming the new Tustin Dog Park; thanked the Parks and Recreation staff for their efforts Council Member Clark Welcomed all students back to school; reported this is the end of summer and the end of food insecurities or other support services that students receive from Tustin schools; thanked all the teachers and administrators for all they do in supporting the students. Mayor Pro Tem Cooper Recognized his friend, 2004 Tustin High School graduate, James Beaumont "Beau" Bell, for being a recipient of a Superbowl ring with the Los Angeles Rams; mentioned Beau is now working with the Miami Dolphins. Mayor Lumbard July 16 • Presented the 2022 Chili Cookoff proceed checks to the nonprofit groups with Mayor Pro Tem Cooper and Council Member Clark and Council Member Gomez at Peppertree Park. • Swore in the new Public Art Committee Members. Jules Took California State Senator for District 29, Josh Newman, on a tour of the Tustin Blimp Hangar. July 24 Presented a proclamation with Council Member Gallagher to Marlin and Yvonne Clark, recognizing their 70th Wedding Anniversary; stated the Clark's are Cindy Johnson's parents; reported the Clark's were very thankful for the proclamation. August 5 Attended a gift drive event with Tustin Mazda, Tustin Auto Dealers, and Peter Brakke of Tustin Chick-fil-A, to present the annual donation to the Orange County Rescue Mission's Village of Hope. August 11 Attended the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA), Board of Directors meeting. August 13 City Council August 16, 2022 Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: 81 F6BOBF-935C-4E5D-8EEB-B444216DE1 BE Attended the Parks and Recreation Skate Competition event at Veterans Sports Park; would like to see many more skate competitions in the future; reported ATTIC Skate Shop in Costa Mesa sponsored the event; announced ATTIC is opening up a skate shop in Tustin; reported multiple corporate vendors were in attendance, three professional skaters judged the competition, and legendary skater, Omar Hassan, emceed the event; reported there were forty-five participants; age range of the participants was 3-40 years old; thanked Recreation Coordinator, Garrison De Vine for all his hard work in organizing the event. Announced the following upcoming events: August 22 Tustin Family & Youth Center (TFYC) After School Program Call TFYC at 714.573.3370 for more information. September 10 Community Yard Sale Time: 8:00 A.M. — 12:00 P.M. Location: Tustin Area Senior Center Call 714.573.3340 or email tasc@tustinca.org for more information. September 17 Tustin Police Department 25th Annual Open House Time: 11:00 A.M. — 3:00 P.M. Visit www.tustinpd.org for more information. ADJOURNMENT at 8:07 P.M. The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 for the Closed Session Meeting at 5:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 7:00 p.m. DS DocuSigned by: DocuSigned by AU IgcLUIBARD, ER D'I ?4YA Q:JL. Mayor City Clerk City Council August 16, 2022 Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 10